CarComplaints.com Notes: We're not used to seeing any major problems with Hyundai, which makes the early signs of trouble with the 2013 Elantra very surprising, in a bad way.

Early trends show problems with the steering wandering / pulling to one side along with premature tire wear. Elantra owners have tried sensor adjustments, wheel alignments, even replacing axles, most with no luck. Hyundai has made vehicle buybacks through arbitration, but that rarely works out well financially for owners in the end.

Also there is a pattern of complaints about the 2013 Elantra brakes grinding at very low mileage. It seems there was a bad batch of OEM pads & rotors, but so far Hyundai is not doing a recall. Instead Hyundai issued a TSB & dealers have been replacing pads & rotors on a per-complaint basis.

The final straw is that for several years in a row, Elantra owners report significantly lower gas mileage than the EPA estimates, & there's a small trend of engine problems.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
25 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,768 miles

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2013 Hyundai Elantra Owner Comments (Page 3 of 7)

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problem #86

Jun 032019

Elantra

  • 69,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated and drained the battery. North freeway Hyundai (20440 interstate 45 N, spring, tx 77373, (832) 446-4000) diagnosed that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 16V574000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the VIN was excluded from the recall campaign. The dealer stated that the brake stopper and switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #85

Mar 242019

Elantra

  • 117,000 miles
Takata recalls. My radio bluetooth doesn't work nor does the usb. I'm constantly having to change rear lightbulbs. When my car reaches a certain speed it starts to shake. My tire sensor put a hole in my tire. My seat belts will not connect. I'm just had to change the alternator. And the engine makes a ticking sound.

- Rockingham, NC, USA

problem #84

Feb 112019

Elantra

  • 130,000 miles
My 2013 Elantra sedan built in Alabama on June 14, 2013, and equipped with a 1.8L engine. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership because it cut off on me while driving in the middle of a canyon, in traffic. The brakes did not work. The cars steering locked up and could not control the car more than to veer it off the road with the forward momentum from coming down a hill. I was told the engine needed to be replaced due to the oil level being too low. I had just had it replaced and checked about a week before. Then I was told it was a connecting rod that had broken. I've left the car at the dealership at the moment because I feel like this is a manufacturing defect and will not pay out of pocket for a repair that would be covered in Canada.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #83

Nov 302018

Elantra

  • 101,569 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head and neck injuries and the front passenger sustained head, neck and left shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failures was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 101,569.

- Henderson, NC, USA

problem #82

Nov 282018

Elantra

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 70 mph, the ABS and traction control failed. The contact stated that the brakes seized and the vehicle independently veered into opposing lanes. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder of the highway and turned off the engine. Upon restarting the vehicle, the ABS, traction control, and parking brake warning indicators remained illuminated. The failure recurred. Midway Hyundai post falls (1665 East edmonton avenue, post falls, Idaho 83854, (208) 619-2500) was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Sagle, ID, USA

problem #81

Sep 052018

Elantra

  • 118,000 miles
Timing chain is damaged and car is only 5 years old and have kept up with the maintenance

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #80

Mar 062017

Elantra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. When the brake pedal was depressed, it failed to fully engage and required the contact to pump the brake pedal or apply force to stop the vehicle. In addition, while driving over rough terrain, the rear of the vehicle swayed abnormally. The dealer (joe pecheles Hyundai, 201 greenville blvd SE, greenville, nc 27858, 1-(866) 980-4064) was notified of the failures, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Williamston, NC, USA

problem #79

Jul 232018

Elantra

  • 69,154 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed and there was a loss of traction. The contact rear ended another vehicle that was approximately the length of two vehicles ahead of her. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and front passenger had the wind knocked out of them, but were not injured. Ambulatory care was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a facility. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by an insurance adjuster or a dealer. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 17V769000 (service brakes, hydraulic) after the crash, but had not received a recall notification in the mail from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the crash months later. The approximate failure mileage was 69,154.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #78

Jul 172018

Elantra

  • 72,000 miles
Rear brake lights remaining on even when car is in park, ignition is turned off, all lights are turned to off position.

- Gulf Shores, AL, USA

problem #77

Jun 162018

Elantra

  • miles
I have had senors check they say it is malfunction in the air bags and also need no brakes have ask others owners about there brakes and they say same thing happens they drag have had all this check for safety reason please check about the driver side air bag

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #76

Jan 192018

Elantra

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This is a pubic recall. My car is experiencing the problems that has been warned. I would like to bring my car to get seviced to make sure their are no high risk to me as a driver. Thank you for announcing the problem with the vehicle.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #75

Jun 032018

Elantra 4-cyl

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 30 mph, the electronic stability control indicator illuminated as the brake pedal failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to patrick Hyundai (1020 E golf rd #1, schaumburg, il 60173) where diagnostic testing was being performed, but no repairs were completed. The manufacturer was notified and verified that there were no recalls for the VIN. The diagnosis results were not provided. The failure mileage was 32,000.

- Des Plaines, IL, USA

problem #74

Jan 192018

Elantra

  • 60,000 miles
In December 2017 & January 2018 on multiple occasions the cars ABS light came on for no apparent reason and the car would not stop as if the brakes were not applied at all. A vibration was noticed like the brakes would in a skidding situation but that was not the case. The failure resulted in a couple few calls and finally an accident. It was brought to the Hyundai dealership where we were told there were no failures or codes in the computer to indicate a problem. A week later we received a recall notice from Hyundai - NHTSA campaign number 17V-769 (Hyundai campaign 170). This was the stopper pad recall and it did fix the problem. Looking at the invoice from the dealer the recall was done but we were never told it was related to the problem. The recall notice did not seem to properly state the serious risk of the problem. It did state it could increase the risk of a crash but also stated "a deteriorated stopper pad does not affect the performance of the vehicle's service brake system". this was found obviously to not be true. I believe the notice should have stated not to drive the car until the recall was completed. We were lucky not to be injured but the car did have over a thousand in damage. We called and emailed the manufacturer but never received a response.

- Waterbury, CT, USA

problem #73

Apr 222018

Elantra

  • 38,000 miles
I was pulling into a parking space on a Sunday afternoon at a business park. It was mid day and dry. I was slowing down and half way into the space when the car suddenly accelerated. It seemed like the car went out of my control. The car was stopped by a 3' shrub or else I would have crashed into the building. In the process, a car parked beside me was also damaged.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #72

Jun 222017

Elantra

  • 55,000 miles
Theyre was a recall on, my brakes in 2016 the Hyundai shop said it was already fixed and now I have to pay but it has messed up again I have no brake lights.I didn't tv notice if I, bought it this way or just happened

- Rogersville, TN, USA

problem #71

Feb 162018

Elantra

  • 167,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to slow down, the brake pedal traveled all the way down to the floorboard. While trying to avoid other vehicles, the contact struck a tree. The driver's side air bag deployed. The contact was airlifted to a hospital in birmingham, Alabama and was diagnosed with whiplash symptoms, spinal injuries, and leg bruises. The contact had to stay at the hospital for two days. The police and fire departments were present and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an unknown impound lot nearby. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

- Demopolis, AL, USA

problem #70

Nov 302017

Elantra

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V769000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called sterling mccall Hyundai at (713) 981-4400 (10505 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #69

Nov 172017

Elantra

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V769000 (service brakes); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (korum Hyundai, 111 river rd, puyallup, wa 98371) and was informed that there was no remedy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #68

Nov 172017

Elantra

  • 62,000 miles
I went to apply the brakes and every light on the dashboard lit up and my brakes failed. When I took it to the shop they said it was a bad yaw sensor and a bad G sensor. I dont feel safe in my car anymore and Hyundai refuses to do anything about it.

- Gilmer, TX, USA

problem #67

Nov 202017

Elantra

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact reference NHTSA campaign number: 16V574000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the VIN was excluded. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated unless the brake light cables were disconnected. The palmer's airport Hyundai dealer located at 7680 airport blvd, mobile, al 36608 was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not towed and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

- Mount Vernon, AL, USA

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